International Boating and Water Safety Summit BUI Enforcement: Present and Future A Presentation for the International Boating and Water Safety Summit Presented by: Major Richard Moore (FWC ret.) NASBLA BUI Program Manager March 25, 2019

…to make our waterways safer. Why are we here? …to make our waterways safer.

From a recreational boating safety perspective, just how significant is the problem with alcohol/drug use?

WHO REALLY KNOWS?

PRESENT SITUATION Casualty Statistics Officer/Investigator Training Operation Dry Water Changes in State Laws

PRESENT SITUATION Casualty Statistics “Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents; where the primary cause was known, it was listed as the leading factor in 19% of deaths.” (2017 report)

PRESENT SITUATION Casualty Statistics Officer/Investigator Training Boating Accident Investigation BUI Detection and Enforcement

PRESENT SITUATION Casualty Statistics Officer/Investigator Training Operation Dry Water Launched in 2009 with the goal of deterring boaters from operating under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

PRESENT SITUATION Casualty Statistics Officer/Investigator Training Operation Dry Water Changes in State Laws Legalized use of marijuana

What’s On The Horizon? Expanding use of the Seated SFSTs to include all states and territories Instructor credentialing and currency improvements Better prepare officers to deal with marijuana-impaired operators

Questions?